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Written by Suzanne Gantner, GRI, Sky Realty, Austin, Tx 
Who are your Clients?
Real estate agents who leave their global positioning systems (GPS) attached to car windows and dashboards while they aren't in their vehicles are enticing thieves.
I’ve noticed a lot of inquiries for luxury homes lately. Which brings to mind. What is a luxury home? What are the different levels of luxury homes?It used to be that anything over $500,000 in Tucson was considered a luxury home. Is there a difference between granite counter tops in … (1 comments)
Even in this market a buyer that is sitting on the fence can be pushed over with a little down home sales skills. Agents have a bevy of tools at their disposal to turn a potential buyer into a closing. Of course, there are many seminars that you can attend which has everything from psychological … (14 comments)
From Websters;
Sandy Springs list of lots for sale, Builers, Investors and anybody interested in building your custom homes, here is a list of lots to build in Sandy springs.
I thought this was a great reminder to all of us from one of the worlds most successful Realtors:
There are some amazing deals at Panorama Towers. One of the deals that caught my eye is a one bedroom condo located in building 2 on the 8 th floor with 733 sq ft of living space.this condo is ready for you to move in and enjoy the spectacular views and … (0 comments)
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The million dollar question asked by new Realtors! Is there a magic formula? What can I do to guarantee success? While I don't feel there is any magic formula, there are certain elements necessary that will give you a higher probability of success. Training and education are essential to your … (3 comments)
YOU WANT TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION!Making the decision to auction your Home or Real Estate can be stressful. Making the decision of HOW to sell your Real Estate can be confusing and stressful. The decision you make can impact the return you receive on your invested dollars in several important … (0 comments)
Prudential C Dan Joyner Co Realtors is building a new office for the Powdersville/Easley office. The new location will be in the Southern Center located at the corner of Highway 153 and Highway 123. The ground breaking ceremony will be Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 at 10am.
I've been gathering these stats for a while out of curiosity. This is a chart including all states reflecting the number of Activerain members (which include some non Realtors) as of 5-1-08, compared to the total number of all Realtor Members from NAR as of 4-8-08 and the 2007 Total … (14 comments)
I have done a handful of BPOs and still consider myself new in the BPO industry. About two weeks ago, I received my first order from PCV MURCOR. It was a interior BPO and paid $60. I took it and submitted the BPO before the due date(I want to shine since … (17 comments)
Today, I was asked by a friend to help out his buddy, who decided to by a house from a FSBO without representation. He said his friend didn't know about using a real estate agent and that the seller could help pay for the agents services, if the seller agreed.
Should you have a realtor working for you as a Buyers Agent when buying a home for sale? 
Visitors, home owners, snowbirds, and anyone who is considering buying real estate in New Smyrna Beach, FL, allow me to present to you, yet another fine reason to live in New Smyrna Beach! 
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High-Point homeowners have an alternative to bad service and denied claims. Find Out How to Avoid Being Ripped Off ! 
We can all relate to the timewasters which "The Ethics Guy", Kim Spencer, touches on: "Time, it's not on our side; tick-tock, tick-tock"One of my peeves is showing misrepresented properties; the ‘one bedroom and den being represented as a two bedroom' example Kim raises wastes my time, my client's time, and … (7 comments)
So we (Gynell & I) are putting together a happy hour for anyone in the real estate industry in North Texas (Dallas area) that would like to go. It'll be Tuesday May 13, 2008 ofcourse, at Berry Hill, northwest corner of Preston & Frankford. There will be drink specials and food is provided. … (8 comments)
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Learn How to Make Life Easier with REO Sales!
Not to long ago, we were walking the dog one night before going to bed and it had rained a few hours earlier really hard that so on the sidewalk sand had washed onto it...... and the dog kept pulling and sniffing and then she stopped and we looked down where she had stopped … (2 comments)
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Dear Friends,
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of the Carolina Multiple Listing Services, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Governale Realty are marked with the IDX logo or the IDX thumbnail logo (a little black house) … (0 comments)
Welcome to the last installment of our blog series on the Top Ten Realtor Myths. On Monday, we addressed the myth that a Realtor should be hired on the basis of his or her marketing skills. If you missed that installment, you can read it by clicking here. Now, let's move … (5 comments)
Hello Everyone! Welcome to my April 2008 Ponca City Real Estate Market Report.
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I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for thier support towards this effort. Everyone has given and done so much and we still have more work to reach our goal. For those that donated financially thank you so much for kindly giving from your hearts. 
After being in business for more than 50 years, Nelson-Vrooman GMAC is no more. Prudential Rand bought them out as of today. So officially I am now with Prudential Rand. Nelson-Vrooman was a wonderful brokerage and I am sad to see it go. It was started by Mary Nelson. Bill Vrooman … (12 comments)
Hey gang,
Okay, so it's been a busy day at the office, I've been making lots of phone calls, running market statistics, heck there is even a photo shoot here today so agents can update their mug shots, I mean head shots for their marketing materials. Came noon today, real estate had to … (0 comments)
Home inspection clients and Realtors in Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point and the Greater Triad get more value with Advantage Inspection! 
It has come to my attention in the last few weeks that I'm hearing the same story from buyers about realtors being overly aggressive or impersonable, when out showing homes. 
Sometimes when people ask me what I do I tell them proudly that I am a Realtor. I happen to live and work in Naples, Florida, where some see the Realtor as worse than the Antichrist. We are blamed for the struggling economy, bad loans now in default (and good loans … (2 comments)
I DO!!! POSITIVE ATTITUDE IS SOOOO IMPORTANT. IT SHINES THROUGH TO OTHER PEOPLE AND TO EVERYTHING YOU DO. IT ALSO RUBS OFF ON YOU. IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE AROUND POSITIVE PEOPLE. I LIKE TO MAKE POSITIVES OUT OF NEGATIVES. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR REALTORS IN TODAYS MARKET. MAKE THE … (10 comments)
I know it's a changing market, and there's much to worry over, struggle with and think about. But truly, who needs TV's Fear Factor when you can get a real fright just listening to a few of the agents in the office! Spooky tales of declining markets, terrorizing sellers, freaky FSBOs … (3 comments)
39% of REALTORS own at least one residential property other than their primary residence. 13% own three or more 17% of REALTORS own at least one vacation home. 11% of REALTORS own at least one commercial property.I read these brief "facts" this morning, and am just wondering if they hold … (3 comments)
Where is the best place to advertise? In plain sight is what I say. Some of us hide in plain sight and some of us shine in the sun, what is the difference and how do we achieve one and avoid the other? I think it is entirely up to you … (1 comments)
I had the pleasure of seeing Pat Grimm, the owner of the Capitol Hill Windermere office, speak yesterday at the Rainier Club Real Estate Roundtable. He shared this fascinating statistic:
It appears as though the NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) is pondering changes to rules concerning MLS's (Multiple Listing Services) and Short Sales. Rules that I believe are needed in our Local MLS. You see there are some things our MLS does not allow you to do because of rules they … (4 comments)
Confessions of an Un-Geeky Annapolis Real Estate BloggerApril 25th, 2008 Categories: Fun FridaysIf you're a regular reader of this blog - and finally, I think there are a couple of you - then you know that Fridays are for fun. I didn't invent the idea of fun blog Fridays; I stole … (0 comments)
Due to a lawsuit brought about in New York, a settlement was reached between the state of New York and the GSE’s (aka Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) whereby the GSE’s would implement the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) and in turn, the state of New York would drop their … (1 comments)
A few years ago I listed a home that had been through at least three Realtors. The sellers were really wanting to sell and were getting discouraged. They asked me why their home had not sold. I explained to them that the paint color on their shutters and front door was … (6 comments)
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I saw an article on MSN this week end and it was an arcticle about Generation Y and how they are the most educated generation and yet they are also the generation that is broke. The arcticle stated that 85% of Gen Y has a high school education and 27% has … (2 comments)
Seattlites love their pets. But, alas, it is not that easy to make a search for pet owners who want to buy a condominium. Our MLS here in the Northwest has several options for a listing on the issue of pets:No cats. No dogs. No dogs or cats. No restrictions. Subject to … (1 comments)
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I always wondered what it would be like to read peoples minds. I figure that if I could do that I would always be able to take care of any problem or solution before it's too late.
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We just finished a tele seminar on the live coaching episodes with Point2.com 
A few weeks ago, I was sitting in the office of a very successful Realtor after completing a Home Inspection for one of her clients. I asked her how she was doing in sales. She smiled, pointed to a stack of pending closings, and mentioned that six would close by that Friday.
The Katy office of Prudential Gary Greene, Realtors recently held their 2nd Annual Katy Sunshine Fest to benefit The Sunshine Kids on Thursday March 27, 2008. Over 600 Guests and our many local sponsors were astounded as they arrived at our office parking lot and were greeted by a 5,000 steel … (0 comments)
Life is Full of Open doors, Walk Through them...
Do you fit that category? You will want to visit this website, a dedicated page on the Washington Realtor's Web site that will give you great information on the home buying process and a step by step guide to accomplish this.
There I was, knee deep in the trenches trying to find the right set of marketing tools to kick start my business for the Spring Purchase Season and Boom! I found it. I was actually helping a friend research a True Net Branch Mortgage Company and I came across the TBWS … (39 comments)
I talked to someone from the Sandler Sales Institute this morning and I was amazed at the information that he gave me. I think everyone should live by this....
In today's soft real estate market, developers are spending more time, money and resources to woo Realtors. And rightfully so. On a national average, according to NAR, Realtors account for 51% of new construction sales. In some areas like South West Florida, realtors account for over 80% of the sales of … (2 comments)
Ok now that I have your attention, I wanted to touch on something I have been thinking about, realizing and practicing on a day-to-day basis. 
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